Yezidis

ETHNONYMS: Self-designation: Duasen (pi, Dâseni); Iz(e) di,
Yazîdî. The origin of the term "Yezidi" is
uncertain;
many scholars believe it to be cognate with the Persian
iixedy
"deity, angel." The Yezidis are often referred to as
"devil worshipers" by their Muslim and Christian neighbors.

Kinship

Kin Groups and Descent.
The Yezidi tribal structure consists of at least two levels: the
bav,
comprising all the descendants of a single ancestor, subdivided into
groups (
bra
) of immediate relatives. In general, family bonds are of greater
importance than those pertaining to the tribe.